CAP MITCHELL AEROSPACE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is
used to run other accessories, such as the electrical system,
cockpit heat and air-conditioning. - correct answer- Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? - correct answer-
Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the
rocket - correct answer- Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise
manner? - correct answer- Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every
method possible to find lift and ride it to a greater height. -
correct answer- Sailplane
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The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________,
generally moving in a west to east direction. - correct answer-
30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - correct answer- Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed
is__________. - correct answer- 73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it
affects _____________. - correct answer- Take Off
What is the geocentric theory? - correct answer- Earth is the
center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane? -
correct answer- Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space? -
correct answer- 1961
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On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction
of the satellite? - correct answer- Altitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines? -
correct answer- The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin? - correct
answer- 1958
Air is a ____________ like water - correct answer- Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is
_____________. - correct answer- Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________
weather. - correct answer- Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________
made a historic hot air balloon flight over Paris. - correct
answer- Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
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About how long does a moon day last? - correct answer- 27
Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to
have volcanic activity? - correct answer- Io
The term "EVA" stands for_________. - correct answer-
Extravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law
does it exhibit? - correct answer- First
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you
should take during a storm? - correct answer- Use electrical
appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to
be_________. - correct answer- Lean